Japan’s import trends show major shifts in global supply chains. Imports from 🇨🇳 China declined by -3.56%, signaling a gradual diversification of supply sources. Meanwhile, imports from 🇦🇺 Australia plunged by -22.4%, one of the steepest drops, largely tied to reduced resource and commodity purchases.
Energy suppliers also saw declines, with 🇸🇦 Saudi Arabia imports falling -14% and 🇦🇪 United Arab Emirates down -1.68%. In Asia, imports from 🇹🇼 Chinese Taipei (-15.3%), 🇮🇩 Indonesia (-5.43%), and 🇹🇭 Thailand (-3.24%) also decreased.
However, some partners recorded strong growth. 🇮🇳 India surged +16.5%, while 🇲🇽 Mexico rose +18.8%, and 🇻🇳 Vietnam increased +5.13%, showing Japan’s shifting focus toward emerging manufacturing hubs.